Set the Perfect Musical Atmosphere for Your Event

Jon Farmer's luxurious saxophone sound will set a beautiful "tone" for your special event. Jon utilizes High-Definition backing tracks, giving you the live sound of a jazz quintet plus the friendly interaction of a living, breathing soloist immersed in your environment!You may describe your preferred styles based on the samples below, and your event will be "played to order!"

﻿Experienced

Jon Farmer started playing lead saxophone for private parties at the age of seventeen (jazz-rock-pop), and has since accumulated over 40 years of experience in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Dixieland, and Jazz Quartet in municipal, university (of Michigan), and private settings. Jazz has always been his favorite genre and his forte, and he is obsessed with finding the next level of beauty in a melody or improvised line.

Professional and Dependable

Jon himself is a small business owner, and fully understands the importance of honesty and punctuality. Jon keeps redundant equipment on hand so there will never be serious equipment trouble.

Responsive to Your Needs

Prior to your event you can specify the "overall mood" you want (mellow, upbeat, mixed, etc.). During the event itself, Jon will manage the ebb and flow of musical energy within those parameters so that the result is refreshing from start to finish. Jon is very personable and friendly, always ready to interact with your guests.

Competitive Rates, Free Audition

Jon's rate ranges from $150 for a repeating (e.g. weekly) 3-hour background music engagement to $400 for a one time private or corporate party to $1200 for a feature performance at a larger venue. Jon offers a free evening as an audition for repeat engagement. You can also check him out from 3:30-5 pm Sundays at the Sam Ash Horn Jams, which he leads at the Capital Avenue store. ​Call Jon anytime at (919) 757-2329

Jon Farmer styles and Samplesfor restaurant, club, and party venues, Jon's repertoire includes tunes by grover washington, jr., boney james., dave koz, richard elliot, john klemmer, carlos jobim, miles davis, as well as many of grammy-winning tunes from the 70's to present - but will optimize the mix per your instructions - "played to order"!for pre-wedding music jon takes a unique approach. rather than just collect the "most-requested tunes" like most musicians, jon curates a special collection of joyous tunes that the guests (and the couple!) will never forget - and performs them with soaring magnificence.Below, samples demonstrate Jon performing various jazz styles.